Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $16.69 an hour ($34,710 a year). About 3,780 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($34,890). Maryland ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.09 | $31,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.69 | $34,710 |
| 75% of workers | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| 90% of workers | $19.13 | $39,800 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $33,740 | 1,610 |
| Lexington Park | $33,150 | 60 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $31,200 | 100 |
| Salisbury | $31,200 | 30 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for laundry and dry-cleaning workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,500 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,390 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,860 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $35,860 |
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